Leake stated his case with a stellar six-inning start during the Reds' 8-3 split-squad win over the A's on Wednesday. He allowed two earned runs and four hits with one walk and two strikeouts for the victory.

Manager Dusty Baker says that most of the Reds' roster moves will come on Friday.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — On Thursday morning, with 40 players still in big league camp, manager Dusty Baker mentioned that it would be a “serious cut day.” By the end of the afternoon, only two moves were made.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP)—The Cincinnati Reds’ plans to slash their spring training roster have been pushed back another day.

The Reds made two moves on Thursday, optioning right-hander Carlos Fisher(notes) to Triple-A Louisville and reassigning catcher Corky Miller(notes) to their minor league camp. They’re left with 38 players in camp—13 over the limit for opening [...]